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Ian Battering the Florida Peninsula with Catastrophic Storm Surge, Winds, and Flooding

Ian made landfall on mainland Florida as a category 4 major hurricane near 4:30 PM ET south of Punta Gorda near Pirate Harbor. Catastrophic storm surge inundation along with destructive waves is ongoing along the southwest Florida coastline. Hurricane-force winds are expected to spread inland to central Florida near the core of Ian through early Thursday. Heavy rainfall will continue flooding. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Hilton Head Island, Hilton Head Airport (KHXD)

Lat: 32.22°NLon: 80.7°WElev: 20ft.

Overcast

66°F

19°C

Humidity 46%
Wind Speed NE 16 G 30 mph
Barometer 29.98 in
Dewpoint 45°F (7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 29 Sep 4:35 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Hilton Head Island SC

Hurricane Watch until further notice
Storm Surge Warning until further notice
Tropical Storm Warning until further notice
Flood Watch September 29, 08:00pm until October 1, 08:00am
High Surf Advisory until October 1, 08:00pm
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Hurricane Watch until further notice
Storm Surge Warning until further notice
Tropical Storm Warning until further notice
Flood Watch
High Surf Advisory
  •  
    Hurricane Watch until further notice
    Storm Surge Warning until further notice
    Tropical Storm Warning until further notice
    High Surf Advisory until October 1, 08:00pm

    NOW: Multiple
    hazards in effect

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  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 20 percent chance of showers. Cloudy, with a low around 62. Breezy, with a northeast wind around 25 mph.

    Slight Chance
    Showers and
    Breezy

    Low: 62 °F

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Tropical storm conditions possible. A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly after 10am. Cloudy, with a high near 72.

    Tropical
    Storm
    Conditions
    Possible

    High: 72 °F

  • Thursday
    Night

    Thursday Night: Tropical storm conditions possible. Showers. Low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    Tropical
    Storm
    Conditions
    Possible

    Low: 63 °F

  • Friday

    Friday: Tropical storm conditions expected, with hurricane conditions possible. Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. High near 76. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between 2 and 3 inches possible.

    Tropical
    Storm
    Conditions
    Expected With
    Hurricane
    Conditions
    Possible

    High: 76 °F

  • Friday
    Night

    Friday Night: Showers likely, mainly before 8pm. The rain could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Breezy, with a southwest wind 14 to 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Heavy Rain
    and Breezy

    Low: 62 °F

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.

    Slight Chance
    Showers

    High: 79 °F

  • Saturday
    Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 63.

    Mostly Clear

    Low: 63 °F

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 79.

    Sunny

    High: 79 °F

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 20 percent chance of showers. Cloudy, with a low around 62. Breezy, with a northeast wind around 25 mph.
Thursday
Tropical storm conditions possible. A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly after 10am. Cloudy, with a high near 72.
Thursday Night
Tropical storm conditions possible. Showers. Low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Friday
Tropical storm conditions expected, with hurricane conditions possible. Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. High near 76. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between 2 and 3 inches possible.
Friday Night
Showers likely, mainly before 8pm. The rain could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Breezy, with a southwest wind 14 to 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 63.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 79.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 77.
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Point Forecast:
Hilton Head Island SC
 32.2°N 80.76°W (Elev. 10 ft)
Last Update:
3:25 am EDT Sep 29, 2022
Forecast Valid:
4am EDT Sep 29, 2022-6pm EDT Oct 5, 2022
 
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